The East Lake Band Boosters is a 501(c)(3) volunteer organization made up of every band family in the program. Boosters fund what the school district doesn't: instructors, transportation, music, and the everyday lift that keeps the program running.
What that looks like day-to-day: chaperoning buses to competitions, running concession stands at home games, sourcing and fitting uniforms, hauling props, managing fair-share payments, hosting clinicians, and producing the East Lake Classic — the program's marquee fundraising event each fall.
Boosters also raise the dollars that go beyond what the school district provides: section instructors, music arrangements, additional rehearsal time, equipment maintenance, and travel to competition. Every band family is automatically a member, and every contribution — time or money — feeds directly back into the students.
All volunteers must complete the Pinellas County Schools volunteer form before working with students, and some roles require Level 2 clearance. If you're available to help, talk to Mr. Black, Ms. Bert, or any board member.
The Booster Board is elected each spring and serves a one-year term. Headshots are being collected — for now, here's the team.
Committee chairs are the operational backbone — they run the systems that make the program possible.
Booster meetings are held monthly at East Lake High School. Locations vary based on student practice schedules — signs are posted in the band room area.
East Lake High School — band room area. Check the BAND App day-of for the exact room.
Director updates, treasurer report, committee reports, open floor. Every family is welcome.
Last 12 months below — older minutes available on request.
Every event needs hands. Chaperone a bus, work a concession shift, help haul props, run the Classic registration desk. We'll find a slot that fits your schedule — whether that's one Friday a month or every weekend in October.
Volunteer Sign-Up →Direct gifts and corporate sponsorships fund instruments, instructors, and travel. Every dollar goes back into the students. The Boosters are a 501(c)(3); contributions are tax-deductible.
Make a Gift →Pick the way you'll show up — even one volunteer shift makes the program stronger.
